Modern Buddy

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 5:44 pm**

http://www.gizmag.com/yamaha-y125-conce ... dium=email

And by "bike", I mean almost literally so. Interesting combination of modern technology and a re-do of one of their older bikes.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:41 pm**

Pretty sure I'd buy it tomorrow if I could get some wood paneling and a reasonable saddle.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:25 pm**

THAT is pretty cool. Its a show concept bike, but change a few bits for the real world and that could be sweet...Keep it cheap and simple.

Heres a good sign, my 14 year old daughter likes it, too.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:33 pm**

Definitely a beauty. They could coax even more efficiency if they gave it wind protection like our scoots have.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:07 pm**

I love it. Obviously very concept-y and not right for production as is, but the style and intent are right on. I love that it has a classic appearance but is still very modern.

Very surprised this came from Yamaha. They haven't been known for these kinds of concepts and it's been a while since they've produced a motorcycle that appealed to me at all.

Posted: **Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:02 pm**

Sweeet Lets just get the engin an old Whizzer kit and a Tomas Ped, and... R

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:13 am**

Somehow I thought it might have some appeal here.

As to concept vs. production, notice how it resembles the model from the past. Not really THAT farfetched.

Their safest course would be to make it look even more like the original.

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:47 am**

A 2 gallon tank would go forever!

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:52 am**

Beautiful! But I would want some beefier tires like on the original YA-1.
If it could accelerate decently and had a good top speed, I would be on-board.

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 2:54 am**

Likey! Want...

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:41 am**

It looks more like a moped than a motorcycle.

Actually it looks more like Orange County choppers meets Shwinn. Fortunately it is a concept.

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 9:36 am**

waspmike wrote:It looks more like a moped than a motorcycle.

Actually it looks more like Orange County choppers meets Shwinn. Fortunately it is a concept.

+1

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:59 am**

waspmike wrote:It looks more like a moped than a motorcycle.

You say that like it's a bad thing. I like it.

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:01 pm**

TVB wrote:
waspmike wrote:It looks more like a moped than a motorcycle.
You say that like it's a bad thing. I like it.

Me too. It does look like a mountain bike had a baby with a 22nd century Orange County Chopper but that appeals to me as well

Posted: **Fri Dec 02, 2011 3:07 pm**

I suppose that if you prefer something more modern, it would look like this:

http://www.ktm.com/125/125-duke-eu/highlights.html

Found it in a British mag. Don't know if you can even buy it in the U. S.

Still, referring to either the Yammer or this one, it's nice when the smaller displacement bikes get a dose of serious cool. Usually they only get "dull and cheap."

Posted: **Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:09 pm**

I like it!

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:35 am**

Someone will buy it!Not bad for a standby vehicle....too costly ,I am sure

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:37 pm**

bilyum wrote:Someone will buy it!Not bad for a standby vehicle....too costly ,I am sure

Nah, not a Yammer. If it were a Honda, it might shock you with its sticker.

Posted: **Sun Dec 04, 2011 2:42 pm**

I don't know if I want to own one...but I REALLY want to ride one! 125cc with that frame..looks like a ton of fun!

Modern Buddy

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